Not quite sure what to do with that bottle of castor oil you that’s been staring back at you from that shelf in your bathroom that’s stacked high with half used jars and bottles of hair creams, shampoos and conditioners? Concerned that you threw away almost $10 on something you’ll never use?

No need to worry. Using castor oil on type 4 natural hair is easy.

The great thing about castor oil, and most natural oils, is that they are simple to use. It doesn’t matter whether the castor oil you purchased is sold specifically for use on hair and labeled not to be taken internally, or sold as a stimulant laxative and labeled safe for internal use (to be taken orally) – both products will produce the same benefits for your coarse, type 4, natural hair when applied topically.

Good, old fashioned castor oil, used for generations to relieve swelling and to treat ailments such as constipation has taken on a revived role as hair growth aid for many determined naturals who have committed themselves to the task of cultivating strong, healthy hair.

But, what is it and where does it come from?

Glad you asked.

Castor oil is derived from the bean of the castor plant which is indigenous to India, the Mediterranean and Eastern Africa . The robust plant can grow up to ten feet high resembling a small tree upon reaching maturity.